Celebrating 75 Years of Service! - Join us in Creating a Great Place to Work at Lynas Foodservice
Lynas Foodservice is a family-owned business and that’s what makes our culture unique. Our staff enjoy being part of the wider Lynas family and understand that our number one focus is on putting the customer at the centre of everything we do.
Location: Causeway Prime, Coleraine
Hours of work: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
1 in 3 Sundays 14:00 - 17:00 (Paid double time)
Why Join us?
- Enhanced Annual Leave
- Health Cash Plan (T&C's apply)
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Employee Wellbeing Support
- Staff Discount at all Lynas Outlet Stores
- Discounts with Local Retail & Service Providers
- Birthday gift voucher
- Christmas voucher
Job Summary
Prepare, process, package & pick fresh meat products safely and efficiently in full compliance with company policies, food safety regulations, and quality standards. Support daily butchery operations by handling raw meat, operating equipment, maintaining a clean and hygienic workspace, and meeting production targets while ensuring product quality, traceability, and customer satisfaction.
Role Responsibilities:
- People: To support the underlying principle of Creating a Great Place to Work.
- Meat Preparation & Processing: Ensuring correct portion control and weight accuracy. Operating mechanical equipment including, mincers, tenderisers, and vacuum packing machines.
- Quality Control: Inspecting raw materials for quality, freshness, and compliance with specifications. Identifying and segregating non-conforming products. Ensuring finished products meet appearance, weight, and packaging standards. Reporting quality concerns immediately to supervisors. Supporting traceability procedures (batch codes, labelling accuracy).
- Food Safety & Hygiene: Complying with HACCP principles and food safety management systems. Following cleaning schedules for equipment and workstations. Maintaining personal hygiene standards in line with food production regulations. Preventing cross-contamination between product types. Ensuring correct temperature control in chilled environments
- Health & Safety: Adhering to company Health & Safety policies at all times. Reporting accidents, incidents, or near misses. Maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free workspace. Following manual handling guidelines when lifting or moving stock.
- Production & Performance: Working to daily production targets and KPIs. Minimising waste and maximising yield.
Competencies and Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
- Good understanding of hygiene and food safety principles.
- Team player with good communication skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible approach to work.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Qualifications and Experience (Essential):
- GCSE in Maths and English
- Ability to work in a chilled environment.
- Basic understanding of food hygiene practices.
Qualifications and Experience (Desirable):
- Previous experience in a butchery, abattoir, or food manufacturing environment.
- Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or equivalent).
- Experience operating butchery or food production machinery.
Work Authorisation:
- Must be eligible to work in United Kingdom.
- Position is on-site, based in Coleraine
Pay: £13.33 per hour
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Work Location: In person
